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Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is a $600 discount on the MOD Easy 3 e-bike that is now down at a new $2,699 low price. We’ve also got an early Prime Day deal on Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station that is down at a $549 low and running parallel with Anker’s Early Prime Big Deal Days sale that ends alongside the Amazon 2-day event. From there we have a bunch of one-day discounts for you, with EcoFlow’s latest flash sale offering up to 53% off its DELTA 2 and DELTA 2 Max power station bundles that start from a new $779 low. We also have GoTrax’s XR PRO Commuting Electric Scooter down at $400, as well as both a refurbished and brand new option on Greenworks’ 80V 730 CFM cordless blowers that are at their lowest prices starting from $130. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Save $600 on the Class 3 MOD Easy 3 e-bike at new $2,699 low

MOD Bikes is offering a significant price drop on its stylish Easy 3 e-bike for $2,699 shipped. Normally you’d be spending $3,499 on this newer model, with the few sales we’ve seen since the brand hit our radar usually only taking $300 off its price tag. Today though, that markdown has doubled to a solid $600 being cut from its going rate, giving you a quality ride (with unique and impeccable taste) at the lowest price we have tracked. You can learn some more about this e-bike (and its additional sidecar attachment) by reading through our hands-on review of its earlier design over at Electrek, or head below for more info on this newer model that sports some upgraded features.

As I’ve said before, the MOD Easy 3 has been a favorite of mine since I first discovered the brand, with its quality parts and unique style that resembles the classic Indian 741 Scout motorcycles that would cost you more than just an arm and a leg these days (and likely the closest I’ll ever get to riding one of those bad boys). I recently got ahold of one and so far it’s been a very exciting ride, mainly due to its design differences from most standard e-bikes these days that more resemble mountain bikes. It comes with a 750W rear brushless geared hub motor (1,000W peak), a removable 720Wh MOD Samsung Powerpack battery, and five levels of pedal assistance supported by a new torque sensor (upgraded from the previous version’s cadence sensor).

This thing really picks up and goes with its 28 MPH top speed and 50-mile travel distance (which can be doubled to 100 miles with an extra battery). You’ll also find other features like a 7-speed Shimano ALTUS derailleur, an integrated LED headlight and taillight with brake light functionality, a thumb throttle for pure electric action, fenders to go over both of its multi-terrain tires, a rear cargo rack, hydraulic disc brakes, dual suspension, a wide saddle, a bell, and an S3 smart color display with a USB port for charging your devices (another upgrade from the earlier simple LCD display) and password security for locking the e-bike.

There are two alternative configurations for the MOD Easy 3 e-bike, one with a sidecar attachment that includes a padded seat for $4,299 with the current $500 discount. Now I will admit, this is a steep price if you wanted to take a smaller child with you, considering that the rear rack is more than capable of supporting a child’s seat, but it does allow for kids, teens, and adults up to 150 pounds to have a unique riding experience – and even more specifically, your dog or similar pet. Keep in mind there are no seatbelts here though, but there are the dedicated D-ring anchor points to secure your dog’s leash or harness. If you want the same general style of the Easy 3 e-bike in more chopper-like format, there’s also the MOD Easy Ape Hanger 3 e-bike for $2,699, down from $3,499. It has much of the same features and specs, but with a much more simplistic, toned-down design that features chopper handlebars.

There’s plenty of other models worth checking out in MOD Bike’s latest sale on the landing page here.

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Score EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 or DELTA 2 Max power station bundles at up to 53% off in 1-day flash sale from $779 low

EcoFlow has launched yet another 24-hour flash sale that is offering some of the best deals we’ve seen on two power station bundles during its Early Prime Big Deal Days sale, which will also be ending tonight at midnight. The first of these deals is the brand’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station with 220W solar panel for $779 shipped on Amazon. This package would normally cost you $1,649, with the few discounts we’ve seen over 2024 mostly keeping prices between $879 and $999. Today though, you’re getting the chance to score it at a 53% markdown that cuts $870 off its tag and gives you a new all-time low price.

Great to take along with you on weekend getaways into the wilds, the DELTA 2 power station provides you with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can further expand up to 3,000Wh with the addition of extra batteries (bundle option below). You can charge devices and power appliances with its power output reaching up to 1,800W, with 15 port options to connect to: six ACs, four USB-As, two USB-Cs, and three DCs. Thanks to its fast-charging capabilities, you can get an 80% recharge for the station in just 50 minutes when connected to a wall outlet, while a full battery takes up to 80 minutes. It can also fully recharge in up to six hours with the included 220W solar panel – plus, it comes with real-time smart controls and an IP68 waterproof rating for ensured protection against water, dust, and debris.

There’s a few good alternative bundle options for this station too, with it coming with an extra battery in place of the solar panel for $998, down from $1,599, or you can double up its solar charging ability with two 220W panels for $1,149, down from $1,899. If you’d prefer just getting the power station alone, you’ll save 51% at the moment while its at $489.

The second deal during this short-term sale is direct from EcoFlow’s website, which is offering the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with an 800W Alternator Charger for $1,299, down from $2,498. With this model you’re getting a much larger 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can be expanded up to 6,144Wh with its extra battery additions. It dishes out power up to 3,400W in order to run “99% of home appliances,” with its six AC ports, four USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, two DC ports, and one car port. Not only does it allow for two solar inputs to be connected (up to 1,000W), but it also sports dual-charging through its two solar inputs and a wall outlet for faster recharges in just 43 minutes when you need to finish the job sooner than you expected. The included alternator charger also allows you to charge as you drive by connecting it to your car, giving you about 1,000Wh after 1.3 hours of driving.

Be sure not to miss out on all the other incredible deals from EcoFlow’s Early Prime Big Deal Days sale that will be ending tonight, while still offering a few more flash sales through the next couple of days.

Early Prime Day sale drops Anker’s SOLIX C1000 LiFePo4 portable power station back to $549 low

Early Prime Day pricing is already arriving ahead of the 2-day event, and through its official Amazon storefront, Anker is offering its SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station for $549 shippedafter clipping the on-page $450 off coupon. It normally goes for $999, but we’ve been seeing steadily growing discounts over 2024, with things hitting $599 at the top of July and first dropping to the $549 low after the month’s 2-day Prime Day event. We haven’t seen this low rate return in the time since, only dropping to $599 at best, but its back again today ahead of next week to give you a second chance at scoring it with a $450 markdown at the all-time lowest price we have tracked.

Anker designed the SOLIX C1000 in a more compact unit that is “15% smaller than the industry average,” delivering a reliable 1,056Wh LiFePO4 capacity (which you can bump up to 2,112Wh with this extra battery option). It provides a 1,800W power output that can surge up to 2,400W, covering a wide array of larger appliances despite its smaller size. It offers 11 output options to plug into: one carport, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and six AC outlets. Charging is relatively fast thanks to its UltraFast tech, giving you an 80% battery in 43 minutes or a full battery in 58 minutes, with solar charging through a 600W max input doing the job in about 1.8 hours. Through the Anker app, you’ll be able to get real-time status updates, view your battery level, and set AC charging speeds.

There’s also four bundle options to keep the savings rolling: grab the SOLIX C1000 with a 100W solar panel for $749, or a 200W solar panel instead for $899 – or you can bump it up to the 400W solar panel combo at $1,149. There’s also the chance to snag it along with a BP1000 expansion battery for $949. You’ll also find the expansion battery by itself at $449. These bundles offer some of the best and lowest rates we’ve seen yet and can make excellent backup power companions in everyday or emergency situations alike.

GoTrax

Get through your commute on GoTrax’s XR PRO electric scooter at $400 for today only

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the GoTrax XR PRO Commuting Electric Scooter for $399.99 shipped. You’d usually find this model sitting at a $550 price tag, with the last time we saw it being a drop to its $350 low back in April during a similar one-day sale. Today you can add it to your commute with a 27% markdown that strikes a solid $150 off its going rate, giving you the second-best price we have tracked.

A great option for folks with a shorter commute, the XR PRO electric scooter utilizes a 300W motor (peaking at 400W) alongside a 36V battery that allows it to reach top speeds of 15.5 MPH and carry you up to 19 miles before needing to recharge. It has an integrated digital display that gives you control over the scooter’s settings, a bright LED headlight for those late-night commutes and joyrides, with 8.5-inch pneumatic, pre-slimed tires that help you to avoid flats, pops, and tears. It also features a one touch folding function with a simple hook-n-latch system for easy transport and storage when you’ve arrived at your destination.

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Refurb and new condition Greenworks 80V 730 CFM cordless blowers at lowest prices from $130

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering a refurbished Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower for $129.99 shipped. Normally costing $250 in new condition, you’re looking at the third discount in 2024 that we’ve seen drop on this refurbished model, with May first seeing a drop to $160 and a further fall to $140 at the end of July. Today it’s getting an even bigger 48% markdown, saving you $120 and giving you the lowest price we have seen on a made-to-look-new-again model. Best Buy has even thrown in a 6-month warranty on both the blower and battery to ensure you get your money’s worth.

Coming along with a 2.5Ah battery that can be switched out for any others you may already have at the ready, this 80V blower promises “25% more air volume and 20% more speed” than its predecessors while also weighing in “20% lighter than gas blowers.” The battery gives it enough juice to tackle the debris in your yard for up to 70 minutes, depending on which of its two settings you choose. The brushless motor here produces air speeds up to 170 MPH, with an ergonomic design and variable speed control for easier handling – plus, you can toss out the need for gas and simultaneously work without smelling fumes the whole time. If you’d prefer to grab this model in new condition, Best Buy has also dropped the price there to its $170 low, down from its regular $250.

Fall e-bike deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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Dive into spring with Beatbot’s marvelous AquaSense 2 robotic pool cleaners

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Spring is here, and that means it’s pool season prep time! There’s no better way to kickstart your spring cleaning than with the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Series—the ultimate robotic cleaner designed to effortlessly prepare your pool for sunny days ahead.

Beatbot is inviting pool owners everywhere to “Spring Forward, Clean to Perfection” with up to 20% off the AquaSense 2 Series – Ultra, Pro, and Standard. The limited-time offer is available from March 17 through March 31 on Beatbot’s official website and Amazon store. Read on to find out how Beatbot can keep your pool in prime condition, and don’t miss out on this fantastic discount.

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra

Headlining Beatbot AquaSense 2 Series is the premium AquaSense 2 Ultra, a pool-cleaning powerhouse that sets a new standard in smart cleaning technology. It’s packed with cutting-edge features designed to make your pool maintenance not only easier but smarter and more thorough than ever before.

At the heart of the AquaSense 2 Ultra is the revolutionary HybridSense AI Pool Mapping technology. This isn’t your average robotic cleaner – it uses an AI camera alongside ultrasonic and infrared sensors to create a precise map of your pool. No matter your pool’s shape or layout, the Ultra intelligently plots the most efficient cleaning path, ensuring every inch – from floor to walls, waterline, and even the water’s surface – is spotless. Plus, with the Beatbot app, you can easily track cleaning progress and view detailed cleaning maps in real time.

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Say goodbye to juggling multiple pool-cleaning devices—the AquaSense 2 Ultra delivers unmatched convenience with its unique 5-in-1 cleaning system. This robotic marvel tackles everything: water surface, waterline, floor, walls, and even a ClearWater Clarification System. Powered by an industry-first 11-motor submarine propulsion system, it transitions effortlessly between floating and diving, guaranteeing complete and comprehensive coverage every time.

Never worry about overlooked debris again. The Ultra’s Advanced AI Cruise Debris Detection system scans your pool after the initial clean, intelligently identifying and removing any stragglers like leaves. Its AI-driven camera and sensors continually learn and improve, recognizing different leaf types such as oak, maple, palm, and more. The result is an impressively thorough clean that traditional robots simply can’t match.

And when it comes to effortless pool management, the AquaSense 2 Ultra truly shines. With dual side brushes designed to sweep debris directly into the cleaner’s path, even pool corners and edges get pristine cleaning. Plus, the Beatbot app’s advanced navigation control lets you manually steer the AquaSense 2 Ultra across the water’s surface, making spot cleaning both precise and fun.

Finally, retrieval is easier than ever with Beatbot’s exclusive Smart Water Surface Parking technology. When cleaning finishes, or battery life falls below 15%, the AquaSense 2 Ultra autonomously returns to the pool edge, floats to the surface, and automatically releases water to make retrieval lighter and effortless. If it drifts, simply use the app’s one-touch retrieval button to bring it back to you.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is normally priced at $3,450 and is 15% off until March 31.

The AquaSense 2 Pro

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro takes pool cleaning convenience to the next level with the 5-in-1 cleaning system. Featuring Beatbot’s exclusive ClearWater Clarification System and Smart Water Surface Parking, the AquaSense 2 Pro ensures every inch of your pool stays spotless with minimal effort on your part. Powered by nine precision-engineered motors, including dual floating chamber motors and surface propeller motors, it delivers exceptional maneuverability and efficiency.

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Plus, the AquaSense 2 Pro offers smart app-based control for targeted surface cleaning, backed by a robust 13,400 mAh battery capable of up to 11 hours of surface cleaning or five hours of cleaning floors, walls, and waterlines. With AquaSense 2 Pro, maintaining a pristine pool has never been simpler.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro is usually priced at $2,499 and is 15% off until March 31.

Beatbot AquaSense 2

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 delivers powerful, reliable cleaning performance, combining advanced technology with user-friendly convenience. Equipped with a robust 200W brushless main pump motor, this 3-in-1 robotic cleaner effortlessly tackles floors, walls, and waterlines, providing full coverage with optimized path navigation and impressive 5500 GPH suction power.

Its innovative double-pass waterline scrubbing system thoroughly removes grime, leaving your pool spotless after every cycle. Ideal for pools of all sizes, including larger ones, the AquaSense 2 features a high-capacity battery that powers up to four hours of continuous floor cleaning.

Plus, its intuitive navigation and powerful suction provides stable, efficient cleaning on vertical surfaces and hard-to-reach areas. With AquaSense 2, a pristine pool is easy to achieve, so you can spend more time swimming and less time maintaining it.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 is typically priced at $1,499 and is 20% off until March 31.

Spring forward into sparkling perfection – grab the AquaSense 2 model that best fits your needs today for up to 20% off and experience the ultimate pool-cleaning upgrade.

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Toyota the EV battery supplier? Honda will use them to power up its 400,000 hybrids in the US

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Toyota is now a battery supplier? That’s the plan. Honda will use Toyota’s batteries to power up its around 400,000 hybrids sold in the US.

Toyota will supply batteries for Honda hybrids in the US

Toyota’s $14 billion battery plant in North Carolina is ready for business. The facility will begin shipping out batteries next month, and it looks like Toyota already has its first customer.

According to a new Nikkei report, starting in fiscal 2025, Toyota will supply batteries for the roughly 400,000 Honda hybrids sold in the US.

Honda currently uses batteries from China and Japan for vehicles sold in the US, but the company is (like most) preparing for changes under Trump.

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Honda’s electrified vehicles, including EVs and hybrids, accounted for over a quarter of US sales last year. The company sold over 308,500 hybrids and 40,400 electric vehicles in the US in 2024. The batteries will likely be used in the CR-V and other Honda hybrid vehicles.

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Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)

Earlier this month, an extra 10% tariff on imports from China took effect. And that’s on top of the 10% imposed in February.

With more expected, including a 25% increase in vehicles imported from Japan, automakers are tightening up their supply chains.

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Toyota’s new bZ4X AWD model introduced in Europe (Source: Toyota)

A 25% tariff on Japanese vehicles, up from 2.5% currently, is estimated to cost the six major Japanese automakers about $20 billion in the US.

Tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could cost Honda roughly $4.7 billion alone. Teaming up with Toyota to use its batteries for its hybrids is part of Japan’s broader global plans to ween off dependence on China and others for batteries and other emerging tech.

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The new US plant, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMC), is over seven million square feet, or about the size of 121 football fields.

As Toyota’s first in-house battery factory outside of Japan, the plant could be a game changer as Trump’s tariffs take effect. Securing Honda as a buyer will already help Toyota cut costs as it ramps up output.

Toyota plans to ramp up electrified vehicle (EV, PHEV, and hybrid) sales in North America from around 40% last year to 80% by 2030.

Electrek’s Take

Trump’s tariffs are already causing havoc, with nearly every automaker warning that they put the US further behind. Overseas automakers are not the only ones feeling the heat, either.

The “Big Three,” GM, Ford, and Jeep maker Stellantis all build vehicles in Canada and Mexico. GM cut output at its plant in Mexico in January, where the electric Chevy Equinox, Blazer, and Honda Prologue are made. Stellantis halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada last month, where it was expected to launch the Jeep Compass EV production. What’s next?

For Toyota, it looks like its $14 billion bet to build batteries in the US is already paying off. Now, we just need it to introduce more EVs.

After unveiling three new electric SUVs in Europe last week, including the updated bZ4X, Toyota hinted more is on the way for the US. Check back soon for updates.

What do you think? Do you want to see more Toyota EVs in the US, like the new C-HR+? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Oil rises as Trump says Iran will be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks

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U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as military strikes are launched against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis over the group’s attacks against Red Sea shipping, at an unspecified location in this handout image released March 15, 2025.

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Oil prices rose on Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would hold Iran responsible for any future attack by the Houthis, a militant group in Yemen that has launched missile strikes on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and on Israel.

U.S. crude oil futures rose 40 cents, or 0.6%, to $67.58 per barrel. Global benchmark Brent traded higher by 44 cents, or 0.62%, at $71.02 per barrel.

“Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN,” Trump said in a post on social media platform Truth Social. “IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!”

Trump’s threat comes after the U.S. launched a new wave of airstrikes against the Houthis over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday the U.S. campaign will continue until the militant group halts its attacks.

“This campaign is about freedom of navigation and restoring deterrence,” Hegseth told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.” “The minute the Houthis say we’ll stop shooting at your ships, we’ll stop shooting at your drones, this campaign will end. But until then, it will be unrelenting.”

The Houthis began targeting commercial shipping traversing the Red Sea in late 2023 in support of Hamas, after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise attack on southern Israel and Israel responded with a ground and air campaign in Gaza. The Houthis and Hamas are both allied with Iran.

The Houthi missile strikes have forced international shipping companies to reroute container ships that would normally pass through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.

Trump has reimposed a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran with the goal of driving down the Islamic Republic’s oil exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently said the Trump administration’s goal is to collapse Iran’s economy.

The White House believes Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapon, an allegation the Islamic Republic denies. Trump’s national security advisor, Mike Waltz, said Sunday that “all options are on the table” to ensure Iran does not acquire a nuclear bomb.

“We cannot have a situation that would result in an arms race across the Middle East in terms of nuclear proliferation,” Waltz said on ABC’s “This Week.”

Trump has said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran. In 2018, the president withdrew the U.S. from the nuclear deal negotiated by President Barack Obama, an agreement called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

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